Monday, December 16, 2013

Aspen Art

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© 1990-2013 Aspen Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
My expressive 11"x14" aspen oil painting on canvas is titled, "Aspen Waltz".   If you've ever strolled in an aspen forest, you know that mystical feeling that pervades every aspect of sky, trees, and foliage.

To purchase this work of art, please contact me.  EMAIL  To see more of my work, please visit my website. CLICK HERE  Thanks for viewing! - Jill Saur


Friday, December 13, 2013

Aspen Art

aspen tree painting
©1990-2013 Aspen Art by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
"Its wonderful to climb the liquid mountains of the sky.  Behind me and before me is God and I have no fears." - Helen Keller  

This painting is all about the sky, then the aspens leading down to the path.  Usually, it's the other way around in my paintings.  The path takes the viewer where I want their eye to lead.  I love this quote from Helen Keller.  Think about it, she couldn't see the sky.  However, she could smell the fresh air while feeling the wind on her skin (not listening to it).  

My 30"x30" acrylic aspen tree palette knife painting on wide border canvas is titled, "Finding Grace".  This painting is available for purchase.  You can see more of my work and contact me through my website.  CLICK HERE

Thank you for viewing. - Jill Saur

Friday, December 6, 2013

Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur

aspen art
©1990-2013 Aspen Tree Painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
Herman Melville, an early American author, is quoted as saying, "We cannot live only for ourselves.  A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men; and among those fibers, as sympathetic threads, our actions run as causes, and they come back to us as effects."

My 11"x14" acrylic aspen tree painting on canvas is titled, "Tangled".  It was inspired by my trip last year to Kebler Pass, just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado.  There was an area up in the pass that contained a stand of brilliantly beautiful young aspen trees.  They were so deeply connected that it appeared they were tangled up in one another.

To see more of my work, or to inquire about this painting,  please visit my website. CLICK HERE

Monday, December 2, 2013

Flowers In A Vase Painting


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©1990-2013 Flowers in Vase painting by Jill Saur, all rights reserved
I love Van Gogh.  People often associate Van Gogh with his tumultuous life and don't realize that he  was a  master artist and an expert in color theory.  

A few weeks ago I was inspired to paint this thickly textured palette knife painting using brilliant azure blues, effusive reds, and warm golds.  Though spontaneously painted,  I still apply color theory and the rest of the elements of principle and design.  After concentrating on using those elements for so many years, they just seem to come naturally to me now.  So, when someone asks me how long it takes me to complete a particular painting,  I'm tempted to say, "Oh, about thirty years or so."  However, I just smile and say, "Long enough".

This 16"x20" textured acrylic palette knife flower painting is titled, "Red on Blue".  I was just informed by my representing gallery that it sold over the weekend.  I'm extremely thankful to have folks who appreciate and love my work.  Thank you! - Jill Saur  

To see more of my work, or to commission a painting, please contact me through my website.